Syracuse NY

New rules may follow after an out-of-state gunman opened fire in New York, killing four. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is once again calling for a nationwide assault weapons ban. Hochul's plea comes following Monday's mass shooting at a Manhattan office building. Authorities say Shane Tamura sprayed the lobby at...

Residents of Niagara County and other parts of Western New York are under an Air Quality Health Advisory until midnight as smoke from...

"DOCCS does not tolerate the introduction of contraband into our facilities, and we will ensure that anyone who attempts to do so is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," DOCCS said in a statement.

A New York National Guard member has been arrested on charges of selling contraband to state prison inmates at Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County.

There's an invasive plant in New York State that can be more harmful than most. In addition to its massive size, contact with any part of the plant can cause burns, blisters, and even blindness. Unsurprisingly, removal of the giant species is important, but so is doing it safely. Luckily,...

There is a scary outbreak of a disease that residents in some areas of New York State should know. The summer is cranking by and this week is going to start out very hot! The good news is that there is some relief at the end of the week as drier, less humid air moves in.

Top state officials knew for a month that a legal mistake put over 150 cannabis businesses at risk—but didn’t alert licensees until this week, according to Spectrum News. The Office of Cannabis Management failed to follow a rule barring dispensaries within 500 feet of schools, a misstep dating back to 2022. Acting...

CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Colden Kimber grew up in science museums and ice rinks in Tompkins County. He was passionate about sharing things he loved, especially cycling. The 28-year-old was killed in San Francisco on July 26 while waiting at a bus stop surrounded by families and children when he was attacked by a...

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management is announcing a change that could result in the shutdown of hundreds of dispensaries across New York state. The office may have been incorrectly assessing the law determining how far dispensaries must be from schools, they said. The rule is 500 feet....

Onondaga County voters decide this fall if they want their legislators to serve longer, but under limited terms. Lawmakers voted unanimously Friday to change the county charter to extend terms from two to four years but limit serving to three consecutive terms. Any charter change requires a voter referendum. The...